e46 or e92 M3

[Moe]

I have driven both extensively and have to say the e92 is a fantastic car. It is superior to the e46 in every measurable way and makes a truly amazing sound. The e92 is good value at the moment too. Only thing with them is they use fuel like there is a hole in the tank. E46 is a much slower car, more low tech..but its more collectable at the moment, is a total icon and IMHO has a great look.

Both are fine cars but it depends on what you want to do with it. The whole SMG thing is a red herring. Everyone goes on about a manual basically because Chris Harris has told us its more involving but the SMG is easier to live with and faster on track or when really pushing on. The are not that unreliable and hell a SMG is easy to convert to a manual if you want ,it has everything already just a pump and computer attached to the gearbox. I actually like the feel of SMG2 its savage, but no doubt the manuals are more in demand.

[CitizenKane]

Interesting, thanks for the insight.

Both are fine cars but it depends on what you want to do with it

First and foremost it will be my daily driver. So fuel economy is pretty much the only thing that's putting me off the e92. I don't do huge mileage, maybe 15-20km per day for my daily commute, but it's mostly "urban". I've heard and read mixed views on this - some people say the fuel economy is catastrophic, others say it's not that as bad as expected (but I suppose that's relative and depends on your starting point).

I've also heard some people say the e92 isn't that much worse on fuel than the e46 - not sure if there's much truth to that?

[Moe]

Fuel on a urban run will be low teens. 20km a day is nothing...My opinion the e92 for a commute...make sure it has the upgraded stereo and get a smg its awesome in the e92.

[Dave]

Fuel on a urban run will be low teens. 20km a day is nothing...My opinion the e92 for a commute...make sure it has the upgraded stereo and get a smg its awesome in the e92.

It's DCT in the E92. Even better


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[Moe]

Dave....thanks for highlighting my shame, I am off to say 20 bavarian hail marys for a schoolboy error....

[Dave]

Dave....thanks for highlighting my shame, I am off to say 20 bavarian hail marys for a schoolboy error....

Lol, sorry man, I hate being that prick


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